Children and Young People's Safety

We all have a responsibility to protect children and young people from harm.

Cheshire Police treat any reports they receive regarding the safety of a child/young person very seriously.

The Paedophile Cyber Investigation Team (formerly the Paedophile Unit) was originally set up in the mid 1990s, to deal with cases of child abuse in children's homes in Cheshire dating back to the 1960s.

Units like this strive to ensure that any investigations involving children and young people are carried out sensitively, thoroughly and professionally. The focus being on arresting the offender and offering support, reassurance and help to the victim and their family.